2 h. ago The Kardashians of history: why are we so obsessed with the Mitford sisters?

They were impossibly glamorous, fatally flawed and turned up at every significant moment of the 20th century, but underneath it all is a highly relatable family drama – without the infamous friendsThe rise and fall of the Mitford sisters is like one of those earthquakes we’re due on a regular rotation: eight years out from Gucci’s much-documented Never Marry a Mitford jumper, four years after the BBC drama The Pursuit of Love, a new TV show appears fortuitously to bring them back into the public consciousness again.Here they come, out of the mists of time, the seven children of a minor member of the House of Lords: Nancy, of course, the author of Love in a Cold Climate and The Pursuit of Love and probably the most famous in her own right; followed by Pamela, the least famous and fond chiefly of chickens and horrible men; then Tom, the only boy, with a weakness for the Nazis and, as far as history is concerned, no personality. Continue reading...

Politics

5 h. ago The 6 best UK cities for enjoying the single life, with great clubs and pubs, vibrant culture and cheap rent

You often hear about the UK’s best family friendly places, but what about the top cities to enjoy if you’re young, free and single?

Society

6 h. ago 'My friend named baby after historic disaster and won't admit mistake'

A woman was left baffled when she received an invitation to her friend's baby shower that revealed the name she'd given her daughter - as it was far from what she was expecting

Events

6 h. ago Brit tourist mysteriously vanishes from holiday Airbnb as friend spots worrying sign

While on holiday in Brazil, Denis Kopanev walked out of the Airbnb he was staying in and disappeared without a trace, with his family and friends desperately waiting to hear from him

Society

7 h. ago UK tourist missing in Brazil after leaving his passport at his Airbnb

Friends and family have not heard from Denis since Monday

Society

7 h. ago UK tourist missing after passport and belongings left in room

Friends and family have not heard from Denis since Monday

Events

8 h. ago Air India victim, 4, mourned as her friend 'keeps asking when she'll come home'

Akeel Nanabawa, his wife Hanaa Vorajee and daughter Sara were tragically killed onboard the Air India flight 171 - a close friend of the family has revealed that little Sara was just about to turn five

Society

11 h. ago People providing care for family or friends urged to check for £333 monthly payment

Carer Support Payment is only available to people living in Scotland.

Economics

29 h. ago Jay Slater tragedy: AirBnB host gives reason why missing teen left property

Mark Williams-Thomas interviewed family, friends and key witnesses in the days after Jay Slater vanished on the Spanish island last year

Society

31 h. ago Netflix fans can't stop noticing unique feature of 'genius' Millie Bobby Brown period drama

The family-friendly adventure film, Enola Holmes, was released exclusively on Netflix in 2020 and fans of Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown could not wait to see her in action once again

Events

32 h. ago Garden gadget shoppers are 'absolutely thrilled' with and 'wouldn’t be without' now 40% off

Shoppers love this garden gadget and say they couldn't live without it

Politics

37 h. ago West Lothian Film Festival announces partnership with breast cancer support charity based in Bathgate

Breast Friends and Family emerged as the winner from 30 nominated organisations

Culture

37 h. ago Why more and more parents are becoming secretive about their baby name choices

Have you noticed pregnant friends or family members quickly shutting down any questions about what they might call their new arrival? Katie Rosseinsky speaks to experts and expectant mothers to unpick this phenomenon

Society

38 h. ago How a French sex worker got away with murder by blackmailing Edward VIII

On the first episode of a new 'Queens, Kings and Dastardly Things' podcast series, Robert Hardman and Kate Williams examine the 'objectionable' love lives of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.

Events

40 h. ago First Job, first flat: Data reveals Dundee is an affordable UK city for New graduates

Many fresh grads are finding their first paycheques swallowed whole by sky-high rent. Moving Expert reveals which cities have the most affordable rent.

Politics

46 h. ago Experts call for action to prevent deaths at US police academies, citing AP investigation

A panel of experts is calling for changes to prevent deaths linked to heat and exertion at the nation’s police academies

Events

53 h. ago 'My friend named daughter after a food and baby's nickname is even worse'

A woman has shared her shock after hearing what her friend is naming her newborn daughter, as she explains how her entire family reacted to the news at the child's gender reveal party

Politics

54 h. ago The best family hotels in Cornwall for coastal kids’ activities and spas for youngsters

From beachfront pads to hotels with kids’ clubs, swimming pools and spas, these are the best places for making memories with the family in Cornwall

Society

54 h. ago The best family hotels in Cornwall for coastal kids’ clubs, beach access and spas for youngsters

From beachfront pads to hotels with kids’ clubs, swimming pools and spas, these are the best places for making memories with the family in Cornwall

Society

56 h. ago Moray crash: Two woman dead after crash on Scottish road as Police Scotland investigate

"Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the two women who died.”

Events